Diploma in ASME/ISO Standards for Nuclear Welding
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in ASME and ISO standards for nuclear welding. 8 modules covering nuclear component construction, welding metallurgy, welding processes, procedure and personnel qualification, non-destructive testing, and quality and traceability, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in ASME/ISO Standards for Nuclear Welding — studying from South Africa
South Africa has a established defence industry centred on companies such as Denel and Paramount Group, with capabilities in land systems, armoured vehicles and munitions. The sector supports engineering roles in systems integration, vehicle design and test and evaluation. Defence procurement and export controls are overseen by government bodies, and the industry works closely with the South African National Defence Force. Engineers in this field typically combine mechanical, electrical and systems skills.
Fees for South Africa: R 20 400 (South African rand), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in South Africa
Typical roles
Questions from South Africa
Which South African bodies regulate or recognise defence and military engineering professionals?
Engineers in South Africa are registered through ECSA under the Engineering Profession Act, and defence programmes are guided by institutions such as the South African National Defence Force and Armscor, which set their own requirements. SEIUM is a private online institute, and its qualifications are not state degrees or accredited by a national body. Recognition is decided by these bodies and your employer, so confirm with them first.
Would this qualification help me find work in South Africa's defence or land systems sector?
South Africa has a defence industry with state-linked entities and private contractors, and employers usually require security clearances, relevant experience and recognised qualifications. A private online programme may support your application but does not guarantee employment or clearance. Check requirements with prospective employers, as roles in this sector can be sensitive and tightly controlled.
Can I study alongside a job, and are there funding options?
The course is 100% online and taught in English, so you need strong English, and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes are 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, each with an assigned technical tutor. Fees are payable in instalments, and employer sponsorship is possible, so ask whether your employer would fund part of the training.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the construction requirements for nuclear components under ASME and RCC-M.
Apply procedure and welder qualification processes.
Select filler materials and processes for nuclear joints.
Interpret non-destructive testing requirements.
Manage quality in line with ISO 3834 and nuclear programmes.
Assess flaws and their acceptance.
Prepare manufacturing and traceability documentation.
Who it's for
- Nuclear welding engineers.
- Welding inspectors.
- Quality managers in nuclear manufacturing.
- Non-destructive testing technicians.
- Welding coordinators.
- Nuclear supplier auditors.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to move into nuclear energy.
What you'll work with
- ASME BPVC Section III (nuclear power plant components)
- ASME BPVC Section IX (welding qualification)
- ASME BPVC Section XI (in-service inspection)
- ASME BPVC Section V (non-destructive examination)
- ISO 3834 (quality requirements for fusion welding)
- ISO 9606-1 (welder qualification)
- ISO 15614-1 (welding procedure qualification)
- RCC-M (design and construction rules for mechanical components)
- Sysweld
- ESAB WeldCloud
- CIVA (NDT)
- Weld Planner
8 modules
1.1Structure of the ASME BPVC code1.2Section III: classes and subsections1.3The RCC-M code and its scope1.4Safety classification of components1.5Authorities and authorised inspectors1.6ASME stamps and certification1.710 CFR 50 Appendix B requirements1.8Differences between ASME and RCC-M1.9Suppliers and the quality chain1.10Case study: classifying a component
2.1Carbon and low-alloy steels2.2Austenitic stainless steels2.3Nickel alloys2.4Heat-affected zone2.5Hot and cold cracking2.6Stress corrosion cracking2.7Preheating and post-weld heat treatment2.8Delta ferrite and its control2.9Dissimilar metal welds2.10Lab: metallographic analysis of a weld joint
3.1Orbital TIG welding3.2Submerged arc welding3.3Shielded metal arc welding3.4Cladding (overlay welding)3.5Electron beam welding3.6Selection of consumables3.7Parameter control3.8Automated welding3.9Welding in in-service repairs3.10Practical exercise: process selection for a primary circuit pipe
4.1WPS specification to Section IX4.2PQR qualification record4.3Essential and non-essential variables4.4Qualification to ISO 15614-14.5Mechanical qualification tests4.6Toughness testing4.7Ranges of validity4.8Procedure management4.9Equivalences between standards4.10Workshop: writing a WPS and its PQR
5.1Welders and welding operators to Section IX5.2Qualification to ISO 9606-15.3Welding coordination to ISO 147315.4Maintaining qualification5.5Nuclear-specific training5.6Welding inspectors5.7Non-destructive testing personnel5.8Qualification records5.9Competence audits5.10Case study: qualification plan for a workshop
6.1Section V requirements6.2Industrial radiography6.3Conventional and phased array ultrasonic testing6.4Liquid penetrant and magnetic particle testing6.5Section III acceptance criteria6.6In-service inspection to Section XI6.7Flaw characterisation6.8Fracture mechanics in assessment6.9Test simulation6.10Lab: interpreting radiographs
7.1ISO 3834-2 requirements7.2Nuclear quality assurance programmes7.3Traceability of materials and consumables7.4Manufacturing record7.5Non-conformity management7.6Counterfeit and suspect items7.7Safety culture7.8Supplier audits7.9Final documentation7.10Case study: managing a non-conformity
8.1Component description8.2Applicable regulatory requirements8.3Selection of materials and process8.4Welding procedure8.5Qualification plan8.6Inspection and test plan8.7Quality plan8.8Manufacturing dossier8.9Report and presentation8.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so the programme fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Sysweld, ESAB WeldCloud, CIVA (NDT) and Weld Planner, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: writing a WPS and its PQR, interpreting weld radiographs and analysing a non-conformity in nuclear welding. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: ASME BPVC Section III, ASME BPVC Section IX, ASME BPVC Section XI, ASME BPVC Section V, ISO 3834, ISO 9606-1, ISO 15614-1, RCC-M.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. No university degree is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Sysweld, ESAB WeldCloud, CIVA (NDT) and Weld Planner, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the programme software, and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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